This time the state said it did not have enough evidence to proceed with filing formal charges against 43-year-old Danny Sidders, but the officer is still facing a trial in another case.

Minutes after prosecutors announced it would not prosecute Sidders, he quickly left the courtroom.

It's the third time since 2009 he has evaded prosecution on battery allegations because victims declined to testify.

"There were also independent witnesses and the independent witnesses basically said that and indeed said under oath that officer Sidders restrained the other person and that's all he did," said Sidders attorney Michael LaFay.

LaFay said his client has been the target of improper investigations by OPD's internal affairs unit.

WESH 2 News reviewed the results of two prior cases, uncovering photos of Sidders' girlfriend appearing bruised. Sidders said she was attacking him.

For that and another case where he was accused of beating his ex-wife's friend, he received a total of 48 hours of suspension without pay.

Sidders' attorney said the department's punishment has been unjust.

"This won't be the first or last witch hunt in the Orlando Police Department," said LaFay.

Orlando police declined to comment on the allegations made by Sidders' attorney, saying an internal probe into his most recent arrest in November is ongoing.

Sidders also declined to comment on the still-pending evidence tampering case in which he is accused of asking another officer to remove a gun from his home before a home confinement check.

No court date has been set for Sidders in the case in which he's charged with evidence tampering and possession of a firearm in relation to a domestic violence injunction.